[AT] Tire Info

[Larry & Barb Dotson]

Charlie
I went into our Farm And Fleet store a few years ago (before they went belly
up here)
and ask to have one size larger tires put on my 1971 Monte Carlo SS-454.
They refused to do it. I went home and took the wheels off and went back and
ask for larger tires for my trailer wheels. These were the same Ralley
wheels I had on the Monte, but because I did
not have a door plate, they never knew the difference and installed the same
tires I had ask for 2 hours earlier.

Larry Dotson


----- Original Message -----
From: "charlie hill" <chill8 at suddenlink.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 1:31 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Tire Info


> Richard,   In many areas of the country the tire store is going to look at
> the tire load plate (usually in the drivers door frame).  They won't
install
> any tire that doesn't meet or exceed the load, speed, temp and traction
> ratings stamped on that plate.  I think it is federal law but out in the
> country folks still ignore it to some degree.  If you take your truck to a
> Sams Club, Firstone store, etc. they probably will hold you to that
> standard.
>
> If your truck is a F 350 or 3500 GM etc.  You'll probably be required to
use
> load range E tires.  I'm not sure about the F 250 and 2500 series trucks.
>
> Here is a good way to find out what you need.   WWW.TireRack.com
>
>
> Charlie
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <rasmith4 at juno.com>
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> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 8:57 AM
> Subject: [AT] Tire Info
>
>
> It is getting near time to replace a couple of tires on my pick-up truck (
> the one used to fetch tractor parts).
> I have come across a new ( at least to me) load designation of "SL".  What
> does this mean or where can I find out more information on it?
> Some how I managed to make the leap from  2, 4, 6, 8 ply ratings to Load
> Range B, C, D, E, but this seems to be more difficult.  Maybe just the
> joints are a bit stiffer making leaping harder.
> Richard
> In Central NY
>
>
>
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